Biatrial transseptal approach in case of difficult exposure to the mitral valve.

Deloche, A; Acar, C; Jebara, V; Fabiani, J N; Carpentier, A · Ann Thorac Surg · 1990

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Abstract

The biatrial transseptal approach according to the Dubost technique provides an excellent exposure to the mitral valve. Over a 5-year period (1984 to 1989) we used this approach in 210 patients. We believe that this incision is indicated in the following situations: reoperation on the mitral valve and acute mitral insufficiency with little enlargement of the left atrium.

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